Old World Portraits
Brigadier General Arthur M. Asquith
Ambrose McEvoy
A dignified military portrait characterized by loose, expressive brushwork and a subtle, moody palette.
Major-General Donald M. Hogarth
William Logsdail
1918 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A dignified 1918 oil portrait of a Major-General in full uniform, characterized by its masterful use of light and shadow.
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Where it works
A substantial, grounding work with warm, lived-in color — supports a polished room with depth.
- Often works in
- Library · Study · Living Room
- Placement
- Reads best as a confident vertical anchor
- Walls
- Reads strongest on light or mid-tone walls
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Deep burgundy
About the piece
This striking 1918 oil painting by William Logsdail captures Major-General Donald M. Hogarth in a formal, seated pose. The work employs a sophisticated chiaroscuro effect, with the subject emerging from a deep, atmospheric background, highlighting the intricate details of his military uniform and the character in his face.
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